Eve and the Lost Ghost Family
Tan Yuting, Felix Cheong, Christina Thé , and Charity Kiew (Singapore)
Monday & Tuesday | 22 & 23 March 2021 | 6.45 pm & 8 pm | 30mins | Esplanade Concourse | Free Admission
A ghost family that finds no rest. A 14-year-old Goth girl who finds the afterlife is nothing to write home about—wherever home is for the lost and the dead.
Based on poems by Felix Cheong, Eve and the Lost Ghost Family is a Gothic tale about the hereafter, set to music by award-winning composer Tan Yuting. Sung by renowned soprano Christina Thé and accompanied by harpist Charity Kiew, these are art songs as you’ve never heard it before—ethereal, dark and deadpan funny.
Playing Monster
Mulyana (Indonesia)
Ongoing, 10 Mar – 2 May 2021 | 11 am – 12.30 pm | 2 – 3.30 pm | 4.30 – 6 pm | Self-guided craft | PIP’s PLAYbox | Free Admission
Who says an octopus can only have eight legs? Play around with different shapes and colours to create your very own octopus monster alter-ego as seen in Diver(sea)ty by Mulyana (Indonesia).
About Diver(sea)ty
11 December 2020 – 2 May 2021, Esplanade ConcourseIn his practice, the works of Mulyana are driven by global and environmental crises, articulating his concerns with daily life and current issues. Diver(sea)ty is Mulyana’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on the world, drawing attention to the ever-more urgent need of embracing diversity and respecting each other regardless of racial, religious, socio-economic and geographical differences. In this installation, the Mogus—Mulyana’s octopus monster alter-ego—rallies together the underwater community in a concerted effort to aspire to greater harmony and mutual respect.
Tops of Trees
Linying (Singapore)
Monday – Wednesday | 1 – 31 March 2021 | 11 am – 10 pm | Theatre Street Cones | Free Admission
Tops of Trees is a take on a common feature prevalent in the lore and mythologies of many ancient cultures and folk traditions: sapient trees—where the forests hold many secrets, tell of approaching calamities, and perceive all from their towering heights with unseen eyes. In a country often touted as the “garden city”, an exhibit of what would be considered antiquated beliefs brings a playful touch of irony when viewed against the hyper-urbanized backdrop of modern Singapore.
